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How Gym Owner, Tom Hatten Built 17 Locations with 1,400 employees & 95,000 Active Members

Dynamic Lifestyle Podcast
Dynamic Lifestyle Podcast
Episode • Jun 4, 2019 • 52m

Picture this…

You are just 22, and with no experience, you paint houses to pay the bills, but then you had a dream to own your own gym…

Entrepreneur Tom Hatten had a dream to start a health and fitness business.

He took his entire savings of $2000 and built Arizona’s leading fitness empire: 17 locations; 1,400 employees, and 95,000 active members.

But Tom’s real life 30-year journey isn’t just an account of growing a successful business; his true story takes us to heady highs and crashing lows (including bankruptcy, jail time, and a horrific personal tragedy).

That’s exactly why when we were in Scottsdale, AZ. Last month, we had to make a stop at Mountainside Fitness and talk with the amazing Tom Hatten.

It truly is incredible what Tom has done in his career and with Mountainside Fitness.

It hasn’t been easy for him, but he’s always managed to keep moving forward, and growing. In This Episode, You Will Learn · Some of the biggest obstacles he overcame to get his gyms running, to stand out, and be profitable · Why small gym owners should consider an online platform for their studios to make more money, retain clients, and expand · The importance of focusing on the customer experience and how to differentiate yourself as a small gym owner · Why you’ll have to call on passion and loving what you do when times get tough as a small gym owner If you are a personal trainer, fitness professional, or a gym owner, you’re going to really appreciate this conversation we had with Tom Hatten.

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Follow us on Instagram and see the full Show Notes to this episode here  Make Sure To Keep up with Tom Hatten on his IG here  and checkout Mountain Side Fitness Here  Recommended Books by Tom: 1. Good To Great By: Jim Collins 2. Outliers By: Malcolm Gladwell PS: Are You a Personal Trainer Wanting to go Online to Create More Time, Freedom, Revenue Streams & Create More Impact? Get Started Here

-Eric

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